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property at 210 N 17th St

210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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property at 917 Geyer Ave

917 Geyer Ave

St. LouisMO63104

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Fairmont City, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmont City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairmont City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Preservation Square Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $492. Collins Terrace Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairmont City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$678
The New Broadview1a1tG1BR,1BA$709
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$806

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont City, IL and Nearby

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmont City area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Fairmont City apartment is the Two Bedroom Loft Model at Leather Trades starting at $1,244 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmont City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Leather TradesTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$0.96
Fashion Square IB52BR,1BA$1.10
Ventana LoftsJ1-11BR,1BA$0.99
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Syndicate BuildingStabdard 1BR1BR,1BA$1.11
2325 S 10th St, Unit A2325 S 10th St1BR,1BA$1.09
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
1730 Saint Louis Ave, Unit Bottom Floor1730 Saint Louis Ave1BR,1BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmont City

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmont City?

There are currently 171 Apartments for Rent in Fairmont City, IL with pricing that ranges from $492 to $8,891. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmont City ranging from $675 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairmont City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairmont City ranges from $675 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,379.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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